octo classic 1000

I was supposed to get this octo skimmer on Wednesday... BUT I some how got to today and I'm very excited about it. So it took me like an hour and like 10 minutes to build it if course, but it's together and working. Now i do know they need to break in and what not but, my ONLY delema is that...

Pros and cons of this protein skimmer. Going to have a heavy bioload in a 55 gallon tank with reef and fish

Oase Biomaster thermo 600 canister filter. Has a built in heater. Heater can be removed and ran without also. Used it for 5 months. Will come with a refugium I added that works in-line with the hosing and grow light. Will also include all the hoses. Asking $150 picked up or shipped for $170...

Hi all, see my build thread for background if you want :) This is about removing the hinges attached to the biocube ( the lid is already removed ). I am trying to think of the best way to get my skimmer to fit, and this hinge is the only thing getting in the way for placing in chambers 2 and 3...